Alabi John
@alabijohn
Sports coach and business developer blending physical education expertise with measurable growth impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Physical Education graduate and Sports Coach with added expertise in business development, strengthened through hands-on experience at OPay, a leading fintech platform. I’m adept at identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.
I bring a rare combination of sports coaching proficiency and commercial business acumen to deliver impactful physical education programmes, athlete development initiatives, and organisational growth. From monitoring UNICEF’s Nigeria Learning Passport rollout to supporting sports facility readiness and youth engagement programmes, I focus on practical delivery, curriculum-aligned outcomes, and technology-enabled impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Developer
OPay Microfinance Bank (MFB)
Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 (4 months)
Drove merchant acquisition and onboarding onto the OPay platform in alignment with established KPI and SOP targets. Enabled registered business services and contributed to broader market footprint and financial inclusion outcomes.
Events & Campaign Team Member
Ipadel Padel Tennis Club
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)
Supported the planning and execution of events and promotional campaigns to increase club visibility and membership engagement. Assisted marketing initiatives to grow club membership and strengthen brand awareness within the padel tennis community.
Monitoring Officer (NLP)
UNICEF / Osun State Ministry of Education
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
Monitored the rollout of the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) digital learning initiative in classrooms across Osun State. Facilitated curriculum-aligned learning sessions on the NLP platform and supported technology-enabled after-school education over a six-week programme.
Sports & Youth Development Officer (NYSC)
Ministry of Sports & Youth Development — Ogun Sports Council
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)
Supported the development, promotion, and regulation of sports activities across the state. Assessed sports facilities for readiness, safety, and operational compliance, and contributed to youth sports engagement programmes for physical activity and talent identification.
Physical Education Teacher (Teaching)
G.D Academy
Sep 2022 - Oct 2022 (1 month)
Designed and delivered lesson plans in Physical Health Education across multiple classes using varied teaching methods. Created an engaging, inclusive classroom environment using available resources to support diverse learning needs.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Government Primary School
Jul 2021 - Present (5 years)
Observed experienced subject teachers and supported instruction as an assistant. Developed classroom management skills while assisting during teaching activities.
Education
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University of Ilorin
Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics (Physical Education & Sports Science)
2018 - 2022
Grade: Second Class Lower (CGPA: 3.3/5.0)
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (Physical Education & Sports Science) with a CGPA of 3.3/5.0 (Second Class Lower). Completed an undergraduate thesis commended by the department and external examiner.
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